KOMO News at 11 AM 'Who Knew?' for December 2025

Here's where you can find a recap of the "Who Knew" question and the answer that is featured during the 11 a.m. KOMO News ...
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D.C. National Guard shooter confirmed to have connection to Washington state

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Federal sources tell KOMO News that the suspect who allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers on Wednesday afternoon had a connection to Bellingham in Washington state. The ...
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Ransomware attack cripples emergency alert system, exposes personal data nationwide

SEATTLE — A cybersecurity attack against an emergency notification system compromised personal data across the country and is preventing alerts from being sent to the public. City officials in Sumner ...
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Tent City 4 granted extension to stay in Lake City until next May

SEATTLE — A sanctioned tent encampment in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood has been granted an extension to stay in place until next May. 'Tent City 4' was supposed to leave its site at the Lake City ...
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Crews battle intense fire in Buckley where 1 person found dead

BUCKLEY, Wash. — One person died in an early morning fire that engulfed a barn-like outbuilding in Buckley. The blaze erupted around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday along 112th Street East, near the city's pump ...
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Experts debunk viral headline claiming increase in seismic activity at Mount Rainier

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as several communities are underwater from historic rains. by Hannah Everman, KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — No, there is not increased activity at Mount ...
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Airlines brace for fuel disruptions at SEA Airport as repair on pipeline continues

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as several communities are underwater from historic rains. by Jeremy Harris,KOMONewsReporter EVERETT, Wash. — Airlines that fly in and out of the ...
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Gov. Ferguson issues emergency proclamation on pipeline shutdown, fuel impacts SEA Airport

Western Washington was hit with major flooding after multiple atmospheric rivers this week. by KOMO News Staff EVERETT, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared an emergency proclamation as a result of ...
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Olympic Pipeline partially restarted, source of leak found after more than a week

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as several communities are underwater from historic rains. by Natalie Fahmy,KOMONewsreporter Crews have partially restarted the Olympic Pipeline, ...
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Washington state crackdown uncovers 41 unlicensed contractors in two-day operation

A new wave of heavy rain pushed across Western Washington on Monday as communities already inundated by days of flooding faced more evacuations. GO NOW: Flash flood evacuation issued for Tukwila area ...
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New year, new plastic bag fee: Why Washington restaurants, retailers will raise the cost

At least 2 killed, several hurt in shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Washington state shoppers will see a 4-cent increase in the price of ...
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Capitol Hill neighbors demand action amid rising crime concerns

SEATTLE — In a packed Capitol Hill brewery, business owners, landlords, and neighbors gathered Monday night to voice concerns about crime in the area. The meeting, hosted by an LGBTQ chamber of ...